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| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 29, 2026 | WTTW | Skeptical House Democrats Confront Hegseth for First Time Since Start of Iran War | https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/29/skeptical-house-democrats-confront-hegseth-first-time-start-iran-war | WASHINGTON (AP) — Skeptical Democrats confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, touching off tense exchanges over a costly conflict with unclear objectives that has been waged without congressional approval. The hearing before the House Armed Services Committee … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 29, 2026 | WTTW | Supreme Court Weakens a Landmark Civil Rights-Era Law and Aids GOP Efforts to Control the House | https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/29/supreme-court-voids-majority-black-congressional-district-louisiana-boosting-republican | WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday weakened a landmark Civil Rights-era law that has increased minority representation in Congress and elsewhere, striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana and opening the door for more redistricting across the country that could aid Republican efforts to control the … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 29, 2026 | WBEZ | Federal prosecutors to drop conspiracy charge against remaining ‘Broadview Six’ ICE protesters | https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2026/04/29/broadview-ice-crime-chicago-trump-kat-abughezaleh | Federal prosecutors in Chicago say they will dismiss the [ controversial conspiracy charge ][1] against the remaining four members of the so-called “Broadview Six,” with plans to revise the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney William Hogan shared the news with U.S. District Judge April Perry during a status hearing in the … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 29, 2026 | NBC Local | Blue Cross Blue Shield $2.67B settlement payments going out: What to watch for | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/blue-cross-blue-shield-settlement-payments-going-out-what-to-know/3929602/ | Blue Cross Blue Shield subscribers may soon be getting a check in the mail as part of a major $2.67 billion, years-long settlement. The settlement, dating back to October of 2020, alleged the company violated antitrust laws by limiting the competition among Blue Cross health insurance plans. Blue Cross denied … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 29, 2026 | NBC Local | Man convicted of sexually abusing minor at north suburban Life Time Fitness Gym | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/suburban-man-convicted-of-sexually-abusing-minor-at-gym/3929656/ | A Highland Park man has pled guilty to two felony charges after a 2024 incident at a popular suburban gym, where authorities say he sexually abused a minor. Michael A. Tobin, 73, of Highland Park, was convicted in Cook County Circuit Court of criminal sexual abuse and aggravated battery on … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 29, 2026 | NBC Local | Are Midwest farmers finding boxes of ticks? Viral social media claim explained | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/are-farmers-actually-finding-boxes-of-ticks-in-the-midwest-the-viral-social-media-claim-explained/3929662/ | A rise in lyme disease-positive ticks and an increase in emergency room visits due to bites this spring has sparked plenty of concerns -- and theories -- about why such increases are happening. While scientists argue climate change and other related factors are behind the spike, unsubstantiated social media claims … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 29, 2026 | NBC Local | CDC warns of drug-resistant salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/cdc-warns-of-drug-resistant-salmonella-infections-linked-to-backyard-poultry/3929673/ | At least 34 people in 13 states have been sickened with salmonella poisoning traced to contact with backyard poultry, including some with infections [ resistant ][7] to common antibiotics, federal health officials said. Backyard poultry include birds like chicken, ducks, geese, guinea fowl and turkeys. The animals can carry germs, … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 29, 2026 | NBC Local | Popular grocery store taking over giant, long-vacant Dominick's site in north suburbs | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/popular-grocery-store-taking-over-giant-long-vacant-dominicks-space-in-north-suburbs/3929682/ | A popular grocery store with multiple locations in states across the country appears to be making its debut in Illinois, with plans to open inside a former Dominick's store in the north suburbs. According to the village of Buffalo Grove, Sprouts Farmers Market is expected to open inside the long-vacant, … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 29, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Venezuelan migrant charged in Loyola student's killing enters plea | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/venezuelan-migrant-loyola-student-killing-plea | ![Loyola student murder suspect held in custody][27] #### [ Loyola student murder suspect held in custody ][28] A Venezuelan migrant accused of killing a Loyola University freshman appeared in court Friday and was ordered to remain in custody. #### The Brief * * A 25-year-old man pleaded not guilty to … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 29, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago men busted with drugs, mushrooms, guns in Evanston: police | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-men-busted-drugs-mushrooms-guns-evanston-police | Image 1 of 2 ▼ Moe Kyaw (left) and Jaden Herrera ( **Evanston police** ) #### The Brief * * Four people are facing charges after Evanston police seized drugs and two firearms during a weekend investigation. * Officers found marijuana, mushrooms, other suspected drugs, and a .357 Magnum in … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 29, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again in probe over online post officials call a Trump threat | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/ex-fbi-director-comey-indicted-again-probe-over-online-post-officials-call-trump-threat | ![Legal expert: Comey's new charges might have legs][14] #### [ Legal expert: Comey's new charges might have legs ][15] Former FBI Director James Comey is facing a new indictment over his "86-47" seashell photo that the DOJ maintains was a threat against President Trump. Jim Lokay talks with constitutional law … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 29, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Live Nation's $30 ticket deal starts today. See which artists are coming to Chicago | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/live-nation-30-dollar-concerts-chicago | #### The Brief * * Live Nation Entertainment is offering $30 tickets to more than 4,000 concerts across the U.S. and Canada for a limited time. * The promotion runs April 29 through May 5, with tickets available while supplies last. * Chicago-area fans can browse participating shows below. **CHICAGO** … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Recortes a la asistencia alimentaria de SNAP preocupan a comerciantes y vendedores locales | https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/04/29/recortes-a-la-asistencia-alimentaria-de-snap-preocupan-a-comerciantes-y-vendedores-locales | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][31] * [ Facebook ][32] * [ Bluesky ][33] * [ Email ][34] * [ Reddit ][35] * [ Flipboard ][36] [ ![][37] ][38] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. Living Fresh Market, una … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Panel de responsabilidad pide cargos criminales por mala conducta de agentes durante Operativo Midway Blitz | https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/04/29/panel-de-responsabilidad-pide-cargos-criminales-por-mala-conducta-de-agentes-durante-operativo-midway-blitz | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][15] * [ Facebook ][16] * [ Bluesky ][17] * [ Email ][18] * [ Reddit ][19] * [ Flipboard ][20] [ ![][21] ][22] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. El presidente de un … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Sheridan Gorman's family calls for 'meaningful change' as Loyola student's suspected killer pleads not guilty | https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2026/04/29/chicago-crime-sheridan-gorman-loyola-trump-rogers-park-immigration | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] Family and friends of Loyola University Chicago freshman Sheridan Gorman watched Wednesday as the man accused of killing her … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 29, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Ice fishing in America | https://chicagoreader.com/performing-arts/theater/theater-review/eelpout-shattered-globe-theatre/ | Do two plays make a trend? In that case, Paul W. Kruse’s _Eelpout!_ , now in a charming world premiere with Shattered Globe Theatre under Jeremy Ohringer’s direction, initially has a glancing familiarity with Alex Lubischer’s [ _Pivot_ ][114] , produced earlier this year at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble. Both plays … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 29, 2026 | Chicago Reader | The Beatles and Brendan Hunt | https://chicagoreader.com/performing-arts/theater/theater-review/brendan-hunt-movement-you-need-steppenwolf-theatre/ | Full disclosure: I have yet to watch a single episode of _Ted Lasso_ (I know!) But whether you’re a diehard fan or not, Brendan Hunt’s solo show, _The Movement You Need_ , now onstage at Steppenwolf, is the show you may need to pick up your spirits a bit. Even … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 29, 2026 | Chicago Reader | West-side rap pioneer Twista plays two intimate hometown sets with a full band | https://chicagoreader.com/music/concert-preview/twista-cabrini-kings-city-winery/ | People throw around words like “icon” and “legend” so flippantly it can dilute their meaning, but both terms apply to west-side juggernaut Carl Terrell Mitchell, better known as Twista. The rapper began releasing music in the early 90s as Tung Twista, a name that nods to his masterful rapid-fire flow, … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 29, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Singer and violinist Mehrnam Rastegari fires up a Persian psychedelic fusion | https://chicagoreader.com/music/concert-preview/mehrnam-rastegari-old-town-school-folk-music/ | Mehrnam Rastegari’s self-released 2025 debut album, _Dislocated Pulse_ , is a delightfully fiery extension of an eclectic tradition. The New York–based Persian violinist fuses Eastern elements with funk, jazz, and rock in the vein of Lebanese composer Rabih Abou-Khalil and 70s artists such as the Mahavishnu Orchestra. The result is … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | April 29, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Michigan death-doom crew Temple of Void get more focused and filthy onThe Crawl | https://chicagoreader.com/music/concert-preview/temple-of-void-reggies-music-joint/ | ![][55] Temple of Void Credit: David Dominic Michigan’s Temple of Void roared out of the Detroit metal and hardcore community in 2013 with an ambitious take on heavy music steeped in death metal and doom. Following their fourth album, 2022’s stunning [ _Summoning the Slayer_ ][56] (also their debut for … |